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BUSINESS

Thailand plans law to borrow B500bn and lift debt ceiling

Reuters, Published on 20/04/2026

» The government plans an emergency decree to borrow ​500 billion baht to address economic issues, Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt said on Monday.

LIFE

Google to penalise sites abusing back button with ads

Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 20/04/2026

» Google is preparing to introduce new enforcement measures against websites that manipulate users’ back button behaviour to display intrusive advertisements, a practice known as “back button hijacking”, in a move aimed at improving browsing experiences.

BUSINESS

Vietnam plans to extend fuel tariff suspension, extend tax incentives for EVs

Reuters, Published on 20/04/2026

» HANOI - ⁠Vietnam ⁠plans to ​extend a suspension of import tariffs ​on fuels ‌by two months to the end of June, state media cited the Finance Ministry as saying ​over the ⁠weekend.

LIFE

New IC train card for foreign tourists to Japan to go on sale in May

Kyodo News, Published on 20/04/2026

» A new prepaid transport IC card for foreign tourists will go on sale in May to facilitate travel across Japan, Pasmo Co, an issuer of a widely used train card in the Tokyo area, has said.

WORLD

Israel vows to level homes in Lebanon, counter threats with 'full force'

AFP, Published on 20/04/2026

» BEIRUT - Israel said its military had been instructed to use "full force" against threats in Lebanon despite a truce, and vowed to level homes allegedly used by Hezbollah, with state media reporting demolitions were underway on Sunday.

LEARNING

Man arrested on Silom in cocaine ring bust

Gary Boyle, Published on 20/04/2026

» Police have arrested four suspects, including the alleged Nigerian kingpin, in a crackdown on a cocaine network operating in Bangkok’s nightlife districts.

THAILAND

Zero dropout policy draws praise

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/04/2026

» Thailand's zero dropout policy is gaining momentum as it works to return children to classrooms while preventing new losses.

BUSINESS

BBL maintains loan growth target amid global volatility

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/04/2026

» Bangkok Bank (BBL) expects crude oil prices to remain elevated despite an eventual end to the war in the Middle East, while encouraging local businesses to accelerate their transition to alternative energy.

BUSINESS

Petrol station night curfew considered for motorists

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/04/2026

» If the government proceeds with a plan to close petrol stations at night from this week, the move is expected to heighten public awareness of volatile oil supplies and rising prices, which are stoking fears of economic strain, according to an energy industry executive.

THAILAND

New plan to lower oil price

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/04/2026

» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has signalled that a second reduction in refining margins of more than 2 baht per litre could be implemented this week, raising expectations of relief at the pump.